ALTERATIONS IN HOMEOSTASIS · Pathophysiologic Processes · Core Pathophysiology Concepts · Stress, Adaptation, and Coping · ALTERATIONS IN CELLULAR FUNCTION, GENETICS, AND DEVELOPMENT · Cellular Function · Cell Structure and Function · Cell Injury, Aging, and Death · Molecular Genetics and Tissue Differentiation · Genetic and Developmental Disorders · Neoplasia · ALTERATIONS IN IMMUNE AND INFLAMMATORY REESPONSE · INfectious Processes · Inflammation and Immunity · Alterations in Immune Function · Malignant Disorders of White Blood Cells · HIV Disease and AIDS · ALTERATIONS IN RESPIRATION AND TISSUE OXYGENATION · Oxygent Transport, Blood Coagulation, Blood Flow, and Blood Pressure · Alterations in Oxygen Transport · Alterations in Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation · Alterations in Blood Flow · Alterations in Blood Pressure · CARDIAC FUNCTION · Cardiac Function · Alterations in Cardiac Function · Heart Failure and Dysrhythmias: Common Sequelae of Cardiac Diseases · Shock · RESPIRATORY FUNCTION · Respiratory Function and Alterations in Gas Exchange · Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders · Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders · ALTERATIONS IN FLUID BALANCE, EXCRETION, AND REPRODUCTION · Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid Base Homeostasis · Fluid and Electrolyte Homeostasis and Imbalances · Acid-Base Homeostasis and Imbalances · RENAL AND BLADDER FUNCTION · Renal Function · Intrarenal Disorders · Renal Failure · Disorders of the Bladder · GENITAL AND REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION · Male Genital and Reproductive Function · Alterations in Male Genital and Reproductive Function · Female Genital and Reproductive Function · Alterations in Female Genital and Reproductive Function · Sexually Transmitted Diseases · ALTERATIONS IN METABOLISM AND NUTRITION · Gastrointestinal Function · Gastrointestinal Disorders · Alterations in Function of the Gallbladder and Exocrine Pancreas · ENDOCRINE FUNCTION, METABOLISM, AND NUTRITION · Mechanisms of Endocrine Control · Alterations in Endocrine Control · Diabetes Mellitus · Alterations in Metabolism an dNutrition · ALTERATIONS IN NEURAL CONTROL AND INTEGRATION · Neural Development and Cortical Function · Acute Disorders of Brain Function · Chronic Disorders of Neurologic Function · Alterations in Special Sensory Function · NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTION · Neurobiology of Psychotic Illnesses · Neurobiology of Nonpsychotic Illnesses · ALTERATIONS IN MOVEMENT AND SUPPORT · Structure and Function of the Musculoskeletal System · Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Trauma, Infection, and Disease · Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function: Rheumatic Disorders · INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM · Alterations in the Integumentary System · Burn Injuries · APPENDIXES · A: Bibliography for Frontiers of Research · B: Bibliography for Aging Processes Boxes · C: Clinical and Laboratory Values · Glossary · Index.